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Wise Counsels

There was a remarkable interview I watched last week of an old man who was considered a pioneer in his homeland. His voice was coarse during the interview, speaking humbly while carrying an unassuming countenance.
A couple of things caught my attention while listening to him. Although people acknowledged him for being their country’s first in a few significant things, he didn’t let it go to his head and meekly said that he was just in the right place at the right time when those things happened in his life. He said it didn’t matter much that he was first, but that he was more interested in enduring to the end. He also wisely counselled that when we are called to do the Lord’s errand we should not care who takes the credit, but instead focus on doing our very best to push the wheel and help move the work forward.
I think there was a lot of wisdom in that old man’s words. It could be tempting to feel proud in an arrogant way when great things happen to us, but like him I think it would be good to be mindful of our ways and always keep our feet on the ground.
I also admired his quiet resolve to unconditionally labor and assist in the Lord’s work here on earth. I esteemed him as one who would take the limelight away from himself and toil silently where the Lord needed his efforts—such a profitable servant and a great example worthy of emulation.

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Thank you for sharing this Cherry. It reminded me why we are called to a certain position. We are just the physical that helps run His business here on earth. If properly guided by the spirit the work always has a miracle effect to others. Our part is to make it happen. I feel the humble desire of that man he is a great teacher to us all.

You’re welcome, Ruby. You’re right. Callings in the Church are different than positions in government or any other private institution. Callings are opportunities to assist in the work and should be regarded as a privilege and a humbling experience.